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EWS did appear to be trying to retire all the 60s until recently - now they seem to have had a change of heart and are reactivating them. From what I've read in a few places the problem is that the Class 66 (a development of the 59 - only three private operators owned 59s) while rated as Type 5 (the highest power rating) doesn't have the same heavy haulage ability as the Class 60 - there are some trains it can't handle that a 60 can. I've also read reports by crews that the 66 is downright uncomfortable and very noisy indeed due to having the engine mounted solidly to the frames and the cabs likewise - usually either one or the other would have flexible mountings to reduce vibration.
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